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Council leaders urged to combat child poverty in County Durham amid heated debate

A council has been urged to put politics aside and work together to reduce child poverty in County Durham. The plea came just days after...

Bus services a “headache”, MP pushes for improved bus connectivity

Bus services in County Durham have been described as an “absolute headache” for passengers due to ongoing cancellations and delays. An MP hopes new measures...

Durham Council extends lifeline tax discount amid warnings of looming cuts

A council tax discount scheme that supports thousands of vulnerable County Durham residents has been extended. People on low incomes, unemployed, or retired are currently...

New measures approved by Durham County Council with changes to bin collections

Major changes to bin collections in County Durham have been approved. Households will receive new containers to store food waste and follow new rules for...

Labour MP pledges to protect Hitachi Rail factory

The new Labour MP for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor has pledged to protect the Hitachi Rail factory from closure. Speaking after his election on Friday,...

The former Tory MP for Sedgefield lost out to Labour and Reform

Conservative Paul Howell was defeated in his bid to become MP for the newly-formed Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor constituency. The former Tory MP for Sedgefield...

Durham Council receives homelessness funding

A council has been awarded £6million to tackle homelessness and assist rough sleepers. Durham County Council will provide new accommodation and increase support for those...

Only one share from £4.7bn transport pot

Just one area of the North East will get a share of the latest £4.7 billion pot of funding being redirected from the scrapped...

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